Tech gear is a perennially popular holiday gift. If you're the proud owner of a new smartwatch, phone, tablet or computer -- or you provide tech support for family and friends with new devices -- we're here to help.

Check out and share these stories, which can help you get the most out of a new Android, Android Wear, iOS, watchOS, Mac OS X or Windows device, and stay safe while doing so. Click a link below to skip directly to your chosen topic.

10 Start menu tricks for Windows 10
This guided tour takes you behind the scenes of the Windows 10 Start menu to point out settings you may have missed and offer a few tricks that may save your bacon one day.

5 ways to personalize Windows 10
Windows 10 has been praised for going back to the basics we're familiar with, but not everything is the way it was, and other functions seem to be missing. Here are five apps to help you personalize the OS.

How to fix Windows 10 printing problems
Although Windows 10 stability has been smooth across different installations, printer issues aren't uncommon. Here are some tips for working around the typical gotchas for Windows 10 and printers.

How to perform a clean install of Windows 10
At some point in the life of your PC, you're probably going to need to reinstall the operating system. Find out when a reset or clean install of Windows 10 is needed, and pick up tips for to ensure a smooth transition.